CAMILLE [CHARLES] SAINT-SAËNS

 (1835-1921)

 French composer, pupil of Halévy and Gounod;
 able pianist from early childhood; also organist.

 Works include SAMSON AND DELILAH and other operas; symphonic poems on Liszt's lines, e.g. OMPHALE'S SPINNING WHEEL; 3 symphonies (No. 3 with Organ, DANSE MACABRE  and other works for orchestra; 5 piano concertos, 3 violin concertos, 2 cello concertos...

THE CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS for 2 pianos and orchestra; chamber music, church music, many songs.

Frequently visited Britain in his exceptionally long and prolific career.
Hon.Mus.D., Cambridge 1893.

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